₤ Lira Sign
U+20A4₤Meaning & Explanation
This currency symbol represents the lira, which was historically used across several European and Mediterranean nations before many adopted the euro. You will typically spot it on vintage financial documents, antique price tags, or in historical novels discussing economic periods prior to the late twentieth century. Culturally, it evokes a sense of nostalgia for traditional commerce and regional heritage, often appearing alongside other classic monetary signs like the pound or dollar when designers want to convey a retro aesthetic. Many collectors and historians keep it alive through archival work and museum exhibits that celebrate pre-modern trade practices.
Usage Examples
"In historical documents, ₤100 meant 100 lire."
"Used ₤ when introducing Italian currency in economics textbooks."
"Price marking for collectibles such as ₤50."
Technical Info
U+20A4₤\20a4\u{20a4}Code Preview
<span class="symbol-lira-sign">₤</span> <!-- Unicode: U+20A4 --> <!-- Name: Lira Sign -->
Keyboard Shortcuts
Alt + 20A4Type 20A4 then press Option + EnterCtrl + Shift + U, type 20A4, EnterUsage Code
HTML Entity
₤
CSS Escape Code
content: "\20a4";
JavaScript Escape
String.fromCodePoint(0x20A4)
Quick Actions
₤Meaning & Explanation
This currency symbol represents the lira, which was historically used across several European and Mediterranean nations before many adopted the euro. You will typically spot it on vintage financial documents, antique price tags, or in historical novels discussing economic periods prior to the late twentieth century. Culturally, it evokes a sense of nostalgia for traditional commerce and regional heritage, often appearing alongside other classic monetary signs like the pound or dollar when designers want to convey a retro aesthetic. Many collectors and historians keep it alive through archival work and museum exhibits that celebrate pre-modern trade practices.
Usage Examples
"In historical documents, ₤100 meant 100 lire."
"Used ₤ when introducing Italian currency in economics textbooks."
"Price marking for collectibles such as ₤50."
How do I copy the Lira Sign symbol?
Simply click the Copy Symbol button on this page to copy ₤ to your clipboard, then paste it anywhere.
What Unicode code point does Lira Sign have?
The Unicode code point for Lira Sign isU+20A4. For HTML use ₤, for CSS use \20a4.
What block does Lira Sign belong to?
Lira Sign belongs to the Unicode block.
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